You are here

Koreans driven crazy as egg prices surge

Serious bird flu outbreak in country results in millions of birds culled and costs soaring

Tue, Jan 10, 2017 - 5:50 AM

Seoul

IN A PACKED stall in one of Seoul's traditional eateries, patrons feast on egg-rich Korean pancakes washed down with beer. Despite the booming business, the owner of the restaurant, Kim Kang-ock, looks on in dismay.